Atlanta to Frankfurt am Main (ATL–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,604 mi airlines 17/wk
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QR8148
QR Qatar
77L
4:25 AM
EDT
2:54 PM
CET
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH445
LH Lufthan
789
5:58 PM
EDT TI
7:10 AM+1
CET
8h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL14
DL Delta
332
6:44 PM
EDT TI
8:33 AM+1
CET
8h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL15
DL Delta
332
10:27 AM
CET T2
4:10 PM
EDT
10h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH444
LH Lufthan
789
10:42 AM
CET T1
3:40 PM
EDT
9h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8147
QR Qatar
77X
1:05 PM
CET
6:10 PM
EDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8145
QR Qatar
77X
7:35 PM
CET
12:40 AM
EDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to Frankfurt am Main
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 4,604 mi 5h 29m nonstop +5h ahead 71 1-stop hubs

ATL–FRA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,604 miles in approximately 5h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 332 8h49 51% SkyTeam
LH Lufthansa 7 789 8h12 51% Star Alliance
QR Qatar Airways 1 77L 5h29 51% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – DL
77L Boeing 777-200LR – QR
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LH
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 47%)
Star Alliance: LH (7 flights/wk, 47%)
Oneworld: QR (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to FRA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,773
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → FRA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
FRA → ATL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Frankfurt am Main is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 11:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
4,604 mi / 7,409 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 29m to 8h 49m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

ATL–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance4,604 mi / 7,409 km
Flight time5h 29m to 8h 49m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 19 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 5h 29m to 8h 49m. The route covers 4,604 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ATL to FRA. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, CVG, LIS, ZRH, TPA, YUL, MAN, MXP, DUB, LHR, RDU, MBJ, PHL, UIO, AMS, CPH, RSW, MCO, ANC, EWR, LGG, YYZ, SDQ, PUJ, MUC, CDG, CLT, IAD, FCO, MIA, SJD, BGI, IAH, STL, ORD, AUS, BCN, VCE, CUN, ATH, BOG, MTY, MEX, SJO, RAK, BOS, JFK, YVR, GDL, MAD, GIG, DFW, PTY, DTW, IST, DEN, BRU, LAS, EZE, LOS, SFO, GRU, SEA, LAX, YYC, DOH, AUH, ICN, JNB, HND and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from FRA to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to FRA

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ATL to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to FRA ranges from 5 hours 29 minutes to 8 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,604 miles (7,409 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.